I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word. I gave an account of my ways and you answered me; teach me your decrees. Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds. My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word. Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me and teach me your law. I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws. I hold fast to your statutes, Lord; do not let me be put to shame. I run in the path of your commands, for you have broadened my understanding. 

—Psalms 119:25-32

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Daleth ד: Revived Like Jericho’s Rose

By Jennifer Kane

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Like Jericho’s rose in dust laid low,

My soul clings tight to earth’s deep woe.

Curled in sorrow, dry and torn,

Weary, lifeless, battle-worn.

My heart is brittle, cracked with pain,

Parched beneath affliction’s strain.

I thirst for truth, for light, for grace,

To feel the warmth of Your embrace.

Yet at Your word, the rains descend,

Mercy flows, my bones extend.

Unfurled, I drink the life You give,

Revived, renewed—I rise, I live.

You teach my feet to walk aright,

To turn from darkness into light.

Your precepts call, my soul takes flight,

No longer bound, I chase what’s right.

Remove from me the way of lies,

And plant Your wisdom in my eyes.

For in Your statutes I rejoice,

Your truth, my freedom, is my choice.

My steps once faltered, slow with dread,

Yet now I run where You have led.

For You enlarge my trembling heart,

And from Your ways, I’ll not depart.

Like Jericho’s rose by rivers fed,

I bloom again where I once lay dead.

Revived by grace, upheld, set free—

Forever, Lord, I cling to Thee.

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Scripture: Psalms 119:25-32

Have you ever felt spiritually dry, as if the weight of the world has pressed you into the dust? The psalmist describes this feeling—his soul clings to the dust, lifeless and weak. Yet, he does not remain there. He cries out to God, asking for revival according to His word. This is a prayer we, too, can pray in our lowest moments.

True revival does not come from human strength but from God’s word. When we are weary, drained, or broken, His truth breathes life into us. Just as the Rose of Jericho appears dead but unfurls when touched by water, so too our souls can revive when we are nourished by God’s word.

The psalmist does not hide his struggles from God; he lays them bare, declaring his ways openly. There is freedom in confessing our sins, fears, and failures before the Lord. In response, God teaches us through His word.

Like the Rose of Jericho, our lives may seem brittle and lifeless, but the moment we surrender ourselves to God—honestly declaring our ways—He begins the work of revival. Are you willing to confess your struggles to God today? He is ready to teach and transform you.

When burdens press heavy upon our hearts, we may feel as though we are dissolving into sorrow. The psalmist does not seek relief from worldly comforts but turns to the Lord, asking for strength according to His word.

We, too, can find strength in Scripture. When life’s trials weigh us down, let us immerse ourselves in God’s promises. His word restores our weary spirits, just as rain restores the parched desert bloom.

Revival requires choice. The psalmist deliberately chooses the way of truth, rejecting deception. Spiritual renewal does not happen passively; it involves an active pursuit of God’s ways.

As the Rose of Jericho opens to life-giving water, we must open our hearts to the refreshing truth of God’s word. Are there falsehoods in your life that you need to surrender today? Choose the way of truth and let God’s wisdom guide you. When God revives us, He not only lifts us up—He empowers us to move forward with joy.

In what ways do you feel spiritually dry or weighed down? Have you openly confessed your struggles to God, trusting Him to revive you? What steps can you take today to choose the way of truth and run freely in God’s commandments?

Like the Rose of Jericho, may we be revived, restored, and strengthened by the life-giving word of God.

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Father, I am weary and laid low, but Your word is life. Pour out Your mercy and revive me. Teach me to walk in Your truth, turning from deception to faithfulness.

I surrender my burdens to You—restore and strengthen me. Let my heart unfurl in joy as I run in the path of Your commands. Thank You for Your sustaining grace. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

February 15 2025